The Mexican auto industry is the seventh-largest passenger vehicle producer in the world and ranks sixth overall in production of heavy-duty vehicles for cargo. Representing close to 10 million direct and indirect jobs and contributing roughly 4% of Mexico’s gross domestic product, the automotive industry is a critical driver of the Mexican economy. Because 76 percent of light-duty vehicles and 90 percent of heavy-duty vehicles are exported to the United States, the auto industry is also a key pillar of the North American regional economy.

The task force initially focused on developing a binational roadmap with policy recommendations across five main themes: Innovation, Human Capital, Supplier Development, Infrastructure, and Governance. Participants later adopted two new objectives: the creation of three working groups (light-duty vehicles, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and public transport in cities) and expanding the scope of work to include the full range of “Zero-Emission Vehicles.”